Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Greenville School
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
1. Greenville School Marker
"... That was ... a marvel, how they handled those stones with no machinery... That was the hottest summer I have ever lived through... those poor guys got them stones on their shoulders and walked up running planks."
-Paul Stokefy, 1987
Constructed with locally quarried stone, the Greenville School was completed in the mid 1930s and had a capacity of 350 students. The previous school had burned in 1933 and many local businesses served as temporary classrooms until the new school was completed. (Marker Number O.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 37° 6.184′ N, 90° 27.262′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Highway 67, on the right when traveling south. Located on the "Memory Lane" trail through Old Greenville, inside the Greenville Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville MO 63944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smith Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Wagner Residence (about 700 feet away); Turner-Durham Store (about 700 feet away); Strickland Store (about 700 feet away); The Greenville Sun / Post Office
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Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
2. Greenville School and Floorplans
Photo in the center of the marker shows the school in 1936, shortly after completion. The school had two stories, and the floorplans are included on the marker.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
3. Greenville School Marker
The marker stands along a path following the former Arch Street through old Greenville.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
4. Steps of the Old School
The foundation of the school remains an elevated platform. The concrete steps on the south entrance remain.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
5. Foundation of the School
It is almost possible to trace the rooms from the school's first floor based on the concrete foundation slabs.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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